Rising: Ten Thousand Years Chapter 40: : Riding a tiger is hard to get off
Early the next morning, several fast horses arrived in Shiyan County.
"Prince order declared."
A soldier riding on a horse, overlooking a large group of people in front of the post house.
Li Zhen and others took the lead in listening with hands clasped together. Because of relatively developed human rights reasons, men have gold under their knees, and the Kyushu Empire does not advocate the law of kowtowers. Only when seeing the emperor will he kneel and worship.
"The crown prince said: I heard that the number one scholar has arrived in Shiyan County. I can't wait to experience the style of the number one scholar. Please go to Jinzhou County immediately. I have to appreciate it in advance."
After the announcement, Bingjia left immediately.
Li Zhen and the others looked at each other, Mingkang said with a wry smile: "The smell of gunpowder is a bit strong."
Li Zhen frowned and said, "Why is the crown prince so interested in me? There is a feeling that he wants to test me."
"I forgot to tell you that the crown prince was the number one scholar ten years ago. As the number one scholar, he felt that he was inferior to the number one scholar like you. It is human nature to feel unhappy."
Li Zhen smiled wryly, he hasn't entered Beijing yet, it seems that so many troubles have been settled first.
"Then let's go. Detour to Jinzhou County."
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The plan is to go to Shangluo County, the distance and journey are short. This detour to Jinzhou County will waste several days, and everyone feels a little unhappy. But no one dared to offend the prince, as long as he didn't make mistakes, he would be the future emperor.
Golden State County.
A maid asked suspiciously: "Prince, why did you ask Zhuangyuan Lang to come to Jinzhou County by detour? He has an imperial edict, won't he be gossiped by others?"
Xun Shifei laughed: "So what about the imperial decree? I just want to see if this number one scholar can bear the glory that I chanted his name for him a while ago and resounded through Kyushu."
"He must be inferior to the prince."
"Do you need to say that?"
A sneer flashed in Xun Shifei's eyes, and he murmured: "I have been studying in the imperial court since I was a child, and I have been taught by famous teachers all the way. I dare not compare with the pioneers of the Academy of Sciences, but it is more than enough than him. He is just a grassroots person." , go to school in the worst area, the worst school. If you haven’t received an elite education, what qualifications do you have... surpass me, haha, the number one scholar in Kyushu for a hundred years?”
"Yes, he is definitely not as good as you. The number one scholar who came out of the backcountry may just have a good memory and can memorize all the knowledge."
"You are wrong on this point. Li Zhen is really not just good at memorizing and studying well. He has a supernatural thinking and seems to know something that everyone doesn't know. But I can do it too. When I was in school, I would Son, I also know a lot of things that are not in textbooks.”
"In any case, the prince must be stronger than him."
Xun Shifei laughed loudly: "You don't need to say that. However, I really want to test the ability of this champion for my father. Whether he is empty-handed, or he is really learned, this needs to be done by Bengong himself. Textual research. I hope he won't let me down, he won't be too bad..."
Xun Shifei looked out of the window, his mind wandering. I was extremely conflicted in my heart, and hoped that the level of this champion would not be too backward, so as to prevent the empire from picking the wrong talent. I also hope that this champion, really can't...
And Xun Shifei summoned Li Zhen to detour to Jinzhou County, and this matter quickly spread to Balong City.
The people in the capital are very familiar with Xun Shifei. They all know that he was the number one scholar in the country ten years ago, the heir to the empire with the talents of the world.
And the other one was hand-picked by today's emperor-the number one scholar in Kyushu in heaven and earth for a hundred years.
How can the champion of the royal family be convinced by the champion who came out of the backcountry?
"There is a good show to watch."
"If the crown prince compares Li Zhen, wouldn't it prove that today's crown prince is poor-sighted? He is also hand-picked the number one scholar?"
"Yes, the crown prince has not been able to be the number one in Kyushu for a hundred years. This Li Zhen was hand-picked. How could the crown prince be convinced?"
"I guess the prince wants to make things difficult for Li Zhen."
"The descendants of the royal family are not willing to admit defeat. Xun Shifei is also the number one talent in the capital. Will he be convinced by this new champion?"
"In the past, the crown prince would treat the champions of the college entrance examination with respect and respect, as a teacher. However, this year's Li Zhen has exceeded this routine and is faintly equal to him. Can the crown prince feel better?"
"No, I'm going to Jinzhou County to watch the excitement."
"I want to go too."
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The incident in Jinzhou County created a disturbance in Eight Dragon City. The common people are very lively, and they all know in their hearts that the prince called Li Zhen to Jinzhou County, and he must have some discussion. Let's see whether it is the descendants of the royal family who are outstanding, or the number one scholar hand-picked by the emperor.
As for Qian Mao from the General Administration of Education, after hearing the news, he raised his eyebrows with great interest:
"Interesting, the champion ten years ago is not convinced by this year's champion?"
"The competition between young people? Interesting and interesting."
Turning his head and telling his entourage: "Prepare the horse. Go to Jinzhou County to watch the excitement."
"Is the General Administration going to show up?"
"Don't show up, just go to Jinzhou County in secret. It's a good thing for young people to compete. What's the point of my old gang coming forward? They won't let go. Just observe in secret."
After thinking about it for a while, General Administration Qian said, "Also, you call people to help create momentum for this matter, which will attract public opinion."
"What public opinion does it lead to?"
"Stick up this matter, the bigger the hype, the better. The more sensational the better. It is best to let the people of Zhongzhou know about this matter and take it seriously. Hehe, let the prince and Li Zhen, Feel what it means to be the center of attention. Since you want to compete for talent, don't let the two of you secretly compete in private, let the people of Zhongzhou know and make it public."
The entourage frowned more and more puzzled: "My lord, why is this? It is a bit inappropriate for the crown prince to test Li Zhen. If Li Zhen is not as good as the crown prince, then wouldn't it be an insult to the emperor?" After all, he is the number one scholar in Kyushu handpicked by the emperor, and the prince is not number one in the world. If the prince loses, the royal family will not be able to face. No matter what the result is, neither side will please. It is settled in private Best, why make it public?"
Qian Mao laughed loudly: "Academia should develop vigorously. If you care about the face here and the influence there, what kind of scholar are you worthy of being called? I am strong in Kyushu, strong in my youth, and now a hundred flowers are blooming. Isn't this right? Do you want to publicize it and support it?"
After finishing speaking, Qian Mao whispered again: "I also want to see what talent the prince has. I also want to see how much Li Zhen has~IndoMTL.com~ Can you let go of your worries and show it?"
"Who does the General Administration think is more talented? Hehe, it's a coincidence that the crown prince is also a science student. If he is the number one student in liberal arts, he can't compare."
Qian Mao laughed and shook his head and said, "Most likely he is the prince. He is 26 this year and has already graduated from university. Li really loses because he is young."
"Then since the General Administration knew that Li Zhen would lose, why did it want to publicize it? If Li Zhen really lost...would the emperor look ugly? Alas, that's not right. The prince lost, and the emperor's face It's also ugly. It's not good-looking."
Qian Mao said softly: "A scholar not only has super-high knowledge and rigorous personality, but also must have a strong heart. This time, I want to see how Li Zhen will react after being defeated by the prince in front of the world. What kind of attitude is it? Will it collapse? Will it be subdued? Will it be hit, or will it continue to be unremarkable? Looking at a young man's character, it is easiest to see from the dust after the argument has settled. I hope Li Zhen loses Finally, his mentality will not let me down, after all, there is still a long way to go.”
"I know the General Administration."
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The subordinate officer followed the order and immediately arranged to spread the matter. To spread the word about it.
In just half a day, everyone in Zhongzhou knew about it.
Originally, the prince just wanted to test Li Zhen's level. But after a publicity, the meaning changed, as:
The champion ten years ago is not convinced by the current champion. After the challenge, he will compete with the No. 1 Scholar in Kyushu. And the number one scholar ten years ago is the current crown prince...
This heavy news has attracted countless attentions. The prince was dumbfounded, and went mad with astonishment: "When did I say that I would fight against Li Zhen?"
Riding a tiger is hard to get off!
PS: There is another chapter in the back